Blog: Truck Accident - Page 13

According to data compiled by the United States government, over 100,000 people are hurt in accidents involving large trucks every year. While these accidents can occur in a variety of ways, among the most dangerous are truck override accidents. Override accidents happen when a truck drives over another vehicle or object. These accidents have the …

The federal government has recently published data indicating that over 100,000 people are injured in accidents involving large trucks each year.  These accidents have the potential to cause serious body injury as well as significant property damage, and could cost victims millions of dollars of losses. Commercial truck accidents are generally more complicated than accidents …

Commercial truck accidents are inherently dangerous on the roads due to their large size and ability to cause substantial damage and injury in the event of an accident. If a truck driver loses control of his big rig, it could result in collisions involving multiple passenger vehicles and potentially injuring multiple motorists. There are many …

Have you ever wondered what attracts someone to become a truck driver? You may be surprised to learn that this profession is generally chosen not because truckers like driving or are good at driving. In fact, people often turn to this line of work because they need money to support their families—ultimately finding themselves stuck …

Peachtree city is a Georgia community in which semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are an everyday sight. Semi-trucks have a much higher center of gravity than other vehicles, increasing the risk of rollover accidents. Rollover accidents occur when a truck rolls over onto its side or even becomes inverted, coming to rest upside down. …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict regulations regarding the health of commercial truck drivers. Specifically, truck drivers must undergo regular medical evaluations in order to identify any potentially serious health risks. Truck drivers who have certain medical conditions are not eligible for a commercial driver’s license, as adverse health events behind the …

According to the 2008 CASI Report provided by the Department of Transportation, more than half of the fatalities relating to truck accidents occurred in head-on collisions. No matter what the reason behind the cause of the accident that you have been the victim of, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you have sustained. You should …

Best friends, Evan Escoe and Samuel Hart are dead after a Georgia tractor-trailer accident on U.S. Highway 411. The accident occurred on Friday, .  The ten-year-old boys had made plans to go swimming at Sandy Creek Park in Athens and then camp out in Samuel’s backyard.  But their plans and lives came to an end when a semi-truck …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets out numerous rules that regulate the commercial trucking industry. These regulations are meant to keep truck drivers and all other motorists on the road safe from accidents and injuries. Like any other law, these regulations may change from time to time, and these changes are very important …

Promptly initiating a thorough investigation after a truck accident can be instrumental in the success of a case or claim. An experienced Clayton County truck accident attorney can preserve the essential evidence for truck accident victims. Frequently, evidence contained in Event Data Recorders (EDRs) can be compared to driver-supplied logs to verify key information following an accident. …

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …

Routine truck maintenance is mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This includes properly securing loads prior to transit. Improperly loaded freight can result in truck rollover accidents and spilled cargo. The FMCSA regulations clearly establish guidelines for trucking companies to avoid load-shift problems. However, if such a shift does occur and it …